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Fish Processing Establishments Regulations, 1998.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary, 16 July, 1998, pp. 9A-10A.
Subject
Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Fish products Processing/handling Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

No person shall operate a fish processing establishment, except under authority of a licence of the Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Applications for such licence shall be in Form A of the Schedule, whereas the licence itself shall be in Form B of the Schedule. Licences shall be valid for one year and may be revoked earlier by the Director if the licensee has violated terms of the licence or if the certificate of registration issued by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution has been cancelled. (7 regulations and a Schedule)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act 1996, No. 2 of 1996.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1996 (2016)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX